The New Hampshire House has decided to table a bill that aimed to mandate ‘firearm safety training’ for public school students, starting as young as kindergarten. The proposed legislation called for one hour of age-appropriate training each year but faced significant pushback from lawmakers who argued that such measures would not effectively reduce gun violence.
Introduced by Rep. Terry Roy, the bill sought to educate students on firearm safety principles, including avoidance for younger grades and handling techniques for older students. While similar laws have been enacted in states like Arkansas and Utah, the New Hampshire House voted overwhelmingly, 256 to 106, to table the bill, indicating a reluctance to move forward on this contentious issue.
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